Joseph Edward Murphy

Joseph Edward Murphy  

Joe “Murph”, 95, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019.

Husband of the late Anna Marie (Kirby) Murphy, father of Joseph (Joei) Murphy Jr., Noreen (the late Blase) Santoriello, the late Brian S. Murphy, and Maryann Murphy. Son of the late Patrick and Nora Murphy. Grandfather of Slade (Lori) Murphy, great- grandfather of Landon and Gavin Murphy. Brother of Margaret M. McCloskey. Predeceased by eight brothers and two sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joseph was a GMAC retiree and prior to that, taught at Clarion. Joe attended Pitt and Clarion Universities. Joe served as a lector and was in the choir at St. Joseph’s Church. He was also a Democratic Committee man for many years. 

Joe was a World War II Veteran and served in the Philippines in the Battle of Luzon. He was the last surviving brother of eight that served in WWII.  He was a lifetime member of the Oakmont Elks, the Eagles, the Moose, and American Legion.  Joseph and his family enjoyed his summer home in Pymatuning Lake.

Joe was a devoted husband and father and he loved to sing and dance.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Wednesday August 7, 2019 at Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home Inc. 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills 15235. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Thursday August 8, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church- 825 2nd Street, Verona, PA 15147. 

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